Migration governance as place making: South African experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-407
Author(s):  
Caitlin Blaser Mapitsa
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
South African ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Place Making ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Local Government Officials

Purpose This paper aims to explore the role of migrants in the process of place making, through case studies of migrant engagement with municipal planning in five South African municipalities. Design/methodology/approach This study draws on empirical research carried out over two years, using mixed methods research in each municipal case study. Data come from key stakeholder interviews, participant observation, focus groups and demographic data to understand the perceptions and practices of local government officials and migrants within the community. Findings This research demonstrated that local government officials are assuming a population that is sedentary and geographically bounded, while migration is actively shaping communities. This mobility provides an opportunity for management practices to become more inclusive and effective. Originality/value By examining systems of local governance through the lens of a mobile population, new possibilities emerge about the ways migrant participation can contribute to the definitions of a place.

scholarly journals Frequently Asked Questions about Landscape Fertilization for Florida-Friendly Landscaping Ordinances

EDIS ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerry B. Sartain ◽  
Laurie E. Trenholm ◽  
Edward F. Gilman ◽  
Thomas A. Obreza ◽  
Gurpal Toor
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Question And Answer ◽  
Answer Format ◽  
Local Government Officials

Revised! ENH-1115, a 10-page fact sheet by J.B. Sartain, L.E. Trenholm, E.F. Gilman, T.A. Obreza, and G. Toor, was created to help guide local government officials in developing local regulations based on science. It uses a question-and-answer format to address common concerns related to fertilizers, best management practices (BMPs), landscapes and their maintenance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2009.

Mediatised local government: social media activity and media strategies among local government officials 1989–2010

2019 ◽  
pp. 77-100
Author(s):  
Monika Djerf-Pierre ◽  
Jon Pierre
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Political Communication ◽  
News Media ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Local Officials ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Local Government Officials

The article examines how local government officials in Sweden use social media and to what extent the emergence of social media has altered the relationship to conventional news media. The article examines the development of local government-media relations across time on the basis of a unique survey-based data set comparing the local political and administrative leadership's media strategies in 1989 and 2010. The 2010 survey also included questions on how local officials in Sweden use social media in their work, that is, Facebook, Twitter and blogs. The results show that local officials have appropriated social media in their work, but only to a moderate extent. Local officials engage in social media if and when the local government becomes the target of social media scrutiny. Our study also demonstrates that social media have not replaced conventional media as a means of communication with constituencies. Indeed, officials who are active social media users have more contacts with conventional media compared to less active officials. Social media thus contribute to an intensification of the mediatisation of local governance rather than replacing conventional media in local political communication.

The role of perception of local government officials on climate change and resilient development: a case of Uttarakhand, India

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thinles Chondol ◽  
Ashish Kumar Panda ◽  
Anil Kumar Gupta ◽  
Nirupama Agrawal ◽  
Amarjeet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Local Government Officials

Purpose This paper aims to gain insight on the perception and role of the local government officials on climate change and resilience in Uttarakhand, India. Uttarakhand, being a sensitive mountainous region in India, faces the brunt of frequent climate-related disasters and their severe impacts. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how authorities perceive the issue of climate-related disasters and their level of commitment toward mitigation and adaptation programs. Design/methodology/approach The literature review method was used for a holistic understanding of the impact of climate change and consequential disasters. A questionnaire survey method, comprising open- and closed-ended questions, was also used on officials of different departments. Findings Among the noteworthy findings of the study include the understanding of the perceptions of authorities and their role in decision-making on mitigating impacts of climate change-related disasters, their support or lack of it, for measures toward capacity building and spreading awareness of the intervention programs by the government. The study analyzes the perception of decision-making officials at state and district levels and infers that the variation on opinions may be attributable to multiple factors, including their past experiences of dealing with disasters. Originality/value This study offers insights into the role of perception of local government officials concerning climate change-related disasters and alleviation of their consequences through related programs. The findings have the unique potential to serve as a guide for the government at state and district levels to assess various aspects of different disaster mitigation measures based on sectors and departments.

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